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% " Canada is the birthplace of the Women's Institute movement. nization of rural women. Through her influence the FWIC _ FWICs main areas of involvement are: On a stormy night on February 19, 1897, 101 rural women _ was, from the first, keenly interested in an international -- Agriculture ' met in Squires Hall at Stoney Creek, Ontario under the body. In 1921 Mrs. Wett was 'empowered' to be the ambas-- -- Canadian Industries ' auspices of the Farmer's Institute. Mr. Er/land Lee and Mrs. sador for the Canadian Institutes and to use her influence -- _ Stewardship of Natural Resources Adelaide Hoodless addressed the meeting. The women lis-- to bring about an international federation. In 1927 a com-- _ -- Citizenship and Legislation ' tened and believed it made sense that if a Farmers' Institute _ mittee was formed 'to consider conditions under which -- _ Resolutions and Lobbying | could help men grow better crops, an Institute for women women's rural organizations work'. Three of this committee _-- Education and Cultural Activities ' would help them to raise better families. Hence, the first Mrs. Watt, Lady Aberdeen and Miss Zimmern were to -- _ Family Life Women's Institute was organized. Mrs. Hoodless was elected become the early founders of the Association. -- International Affairs ' honorary president; Mrs. E.D. Smith, president; Mrs. -- Environment ; Melson, first vice--president; Mrs. Erland Lee, a director. Mrs. _ In 1933 The Associated Countrywomen was formed, the Smith's husband, Mr. Lee and Major EM. Carpenter drew constitution accepted, and Mrs. Watt was unanimously FWIC continues to work for Home and Country with such up the original by--laws and constitution which remain elected president. Since that time another distinguished programs and projects as: almost the same today. Dairy Instructor and agricultural Canadian Senator Martha Bielish of Alberta has served on -- the up--keep of the picnic area and new W.1I. fountain in journalist, Miss Lawra Rose suggested "For Home and the Board and three more Canadians on the executive: Dr. the International Peace Garden in Manitoba Country" as the Institute motto which was approved in Irene Spry, Ontario as deputy president, Dr. Ellen McLean, _ -- owns and operates the childhood home of Adelaide 1902. Laura Rose was instrumental in organizing Women's _ Nova Scotia, as president 1983--89 and currently as treasurer Hunter Hoodless as a museum Institutes in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick Margaret Munro, Ontario, 1995--98. -- child welfare and public health and Nova Scotia. -- home economics education with special reference to Canada has hosted two Associated Country Women of the nutrition In 1912 the idea of a national group was first considered World Triennial Conferences, Toronto in 1953 and -- violence against women but the First World War broke out. The idea was aban-- Vancouyver in 1983. Ontario will host the Conference in -- legal rights for women doned until after the war. Miss Mary Mclsaac, then 2001. Women's Institute members continue to support the _-- women and substance abuse Superintendent of Alberta Women's Institute, a native of work of ACWW with their very generous donations to -- encouragement of art, music and drama Prince Edward Island, realized the importance of organizing _ Pennies for Friendship and International Projects. The -- agricultural issues the rural women of Canada to speak with one united voice. _ FWIC International Project for this triennium 1994--97 is -- citizenship and legislation knitted squares for Zambia. Sewing the squares together -- recognition of value of women's unpaid work In February 1919, Women's Institute representatives from provides work for the handicapped and the products benefit -- rural child care survey and follow--up results the Provinces met in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Federated children, handicapped persons and the elderly. At the end -- presented briefs on Social Reform, Royal Commission Women's Institutes of Canada became a national organiza-- of the first two years almost 35,000 squares have already on New Reproductive Technologies, Rural Renewal tion, with /udge Emily E Murphy, Alberta, as the first presi-- _ been sent, with more still to be mailed. -- recruitment, revitalization and strategic planning dent and Mrs. WF Cameron, Saskatchewan, as recording -- presented workshops on health education, leadership secretary. Judge Murphy, affectionately known as "Janey Life in rural Canada has been enriched by the presence of training and strategic planning for National Board mem-- Canuck", spared no pains to bring the Federated Women's Women's Institute Branches. Their support has been in many bers Institute of Canada into prominence both nationally and areas including hospitals, libraries, improving schools, com-- -- Agriculture in the Classroom internationally. From the beginning the Canadians were munity facilities and projects. They have organized and -- _ "Cooking Collections" cookbooks interested in an international organization. A western news-- _ delivered topical courses much needed in the rural areas. -- BOB, the Beaver and his Bail Out Bucket: a fund set up paper stated editorially, "In the Federation of Women's Their efforts during the war years was phenomenal. Good to assure financial stability for FWIC Institutes there has arisen a mighty force whose influence nutrition has always been a top priority, long before it was a knows no bounds." focus of other groups including governments. Community _ Nationally, Provincially and Locally members are active on histories compiled by Branches help to assure that the rural _ boards and committees of the government and other orga-- In 1913, Mrs. Alfred (Madge) Watt, a Canadian, went to history of Canada is recorded. These histories have been nizations, at decision making levels. Communities across London, England and founded the first Women's Institute used by independent researchers and Universities. Canada have benefited from projects and programs initiat-- in the United Kingdom, in Wales in 1915. East Africa, ed, supported and operated by W.I. members. Australia and New Zealand followed a few years later. Mrs. Watt soon began to think in terms of an international orga-- R 2 22 2 e ompsmused en hn ** "Federated News" published 3 times/year Women's Institute of Canada Presidents: 1961--64 Mrs. James Haggerty, Ontario ** Lady Tweedsmuir Trophies (3 silver cups) for triennial 1919--21 Mrs. Arthur (Emily) Murphy, Alberta 1964--67 Mrs. J.P. (Florence) Matheson, Prince Edward competitions: community history, cultural project, and 1921--23 Mrs. William Todd, Ontario Island handicraft project. 1923--25 Mrs. David Watt, Manitoba 1967--70 Mrs. G.W. (Frances) Clarke, Newfoundland ** Senator Cairine Wilson Rose Bowl for triennial citizenship _ 1925--29 Miss Annie Stewart, Nova Scotia 1970--73 Mrs. E.V. (Marion) Fulton, Manitoba competition 1929--33 Mrs. W.FE. Cameron, Saskatchewan 1973--76 Mrs. John A. (Ellen) McLean, Nova Scotia ** Hazel Stiles Scholarship awarded annually to a Women's 1933--37 Mrs. A. Walker, Ontario 1976--79 Mrs. Joseph (Martha) Bielish, Alberta Institute member to further or upgrade her education or _ 1937--41 Mrs. H. McGregor, British Columbia 1979--82 Mrs. W.L. (Emmie) Oddie, Saskatchewan skills in areas related to cultural activities. 1941--43 Mrs. Harley Dunham, New Brunswick 1982--85 Mrs. H.L. (Bernice) Noblitt, Ontario ** Muriel Bronson Memorial Prize awarded annually to WI 1943--47 Mrs. Cameron Dow, Quebec 1985--88 Beatrice Reeves, Prince Edward Island member interested in furthering her education by taking _ 1947--49 Mrs. Allison MacMillan, Prince Edward Island 1988--91 Jennie MclInnes, Nova Scotia a university or community college course. 1949--51 Mrs. E.E. Morton, Alberta 1991--94 Jacquelyn Linde, British Columbia ** Erland Lee Award of Appreciation awarded annually to a 1951--53 Mrs. Hugh Summers, Ontario 1994--97 Charlotte Johnson, Ontario man who most exemplifies those qualities of Erland Lee. _ 1953--57 Mrs. J.W. (Nancy) Adams, Saskatchewan 1957--59 Mrs. Keith (Elizabeth) Rand, Nova Scotia 1959--61 Mrs. E.J. 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Back row (L to r): Doris Pattison, Saskatchewan; Nina Burnell, Saskatchewan; Alison Wilson, Saskatchewan; Kaye Crabbe, Prince Edward Island; Barbara Stienwandt, Manitoba; Joyce Johnson, Manitoba; Elizabeth Rushton, Alberta; Arthena Hecker, Ontario; Alice Johnson, British Columbia; Marg Harris, Ontario; Marion Newcombe, Nova Scotia; Juanita Lester, Newfoundland; Faye Mayberry, Alberta; Sheila Needham, Quebec; Mildred Keith, FWIC Pres--Elect, New Brunswick. Missing: Deris Hollett, Newfiund/and and Kathleen Rehel, Quebec. <@